Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

• PhD in Science, Math, Engineering or other quantitative or STEM programs.
• No previous Quant Finance or specific asset class experience required.
• History of diverse, challenging, and interesting coursework paired with a strong GPA
• Exceptional quantitative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers
• Ability to solve technical and or quantitative problems under pressure
• Ability to express ideas mathematically and algorithmically
• Programming skills (especially Python and C/C++)
• Intellectually curious and self-motivated Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects
• Ability to seek guidance and learn new skills from peers
• Extraordinary mental flexibility and a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Strong drive for success within a collaborative team

After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide

The firm’s complementary core offerings—market making, client execution services, and trading venues—give Virtu a competitive advantage in developing and applying innovative tools that deliver efficiencies and performance across the organization.